Malaysia mandates data centre power disclosure, GPU import tracking

The Malaysian government will introduce mandatory disclosure requirements for data centre operators covering power usage and GPU procurement as part of new regulatory measures, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Johari Ghani announced. The legislation is designed to provide greater visibility into the operations of data centres, which have become increasingly significant to Malaysia's digital infrastructure and economic development. Operators will be required to report detailed information about their energy consumption patterns and the importation of graphics processing units, key components used in computing and artificial intelligence applications. The regulatory framework reflects the government's commitment to monitoring the expansion of the data centre industry while ensuring efficient resource management and alignment with national technological priorities. Industry stakeholders are expected to be consulted on implementation details and compliance timelines as the legislation moves toward finalisation.